A study in the European Heart Journal finds that even if a person has healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, being overweight or obese is still associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease. The analysis of more than
Ontario's William Osler Health System has redesigned its discharge process to eliminate ethical errors and align more fully with the Health Care Consent Act (HCCA) and the Public Hospitals Act (PHA). To address the number of alternate level of care
A report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network finds that between Jan. 2015 and Mar. 2017, the volume of opioids prescribed in the province fell by 18%. This despite the fact that the number of Ontarians receiving the painkillers remained
Medimap.ca, which lists wait times at walk-in clinics, has expanded to Saskatoon. The free service currently lists wait times for 14 of the 19 clinics in the city, and notes whether any have closed early. It's updated by clinic staff every 30 minutes
Twenty Manitoba pharmacies are participating in a year-long pilot program to anonymously track dispensing errors. The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba describes the effort as the first phase in a plan to implement a province-wide system. Currently
The Institute for Health Improvement's report, Patient Safety in the Home: Assessment of Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities, explores the growing scope of care at home and the safety precautions and concerns that must be addressed as a result
The Canadian Medical Association contends the healthcare system needs to be redesigned to meet the needs of a growing senior population. It advocates a pan-Canadian strategy to address the complex and chronic conditions seniors face. Saying
Manitoba became the last province to sign a 10-year health funding agreement with the federal government. The deal provides $218 million in total for home and community care and $181.6 million for initiatives addressing mental health and addictions
For patients covered under Manitoba's publicly-funded drug plan, dispensing fees charged by pharmacies will be capped at $30 per prescription. Compounding fees will also be capped at $30 for non-sterile preparations and no more than $60 for sterile
A study on the direct and indirect cost estimates for the initial phase of the province-wide implementation of Lean activities in Saskatchewan finds that the costs of investing in healthcare reform initiatives to improve quality and safety have been